| Infertility is a condition of the reproductive system | | | | do so in moderation. |
| that impairs the ability to achieve pregnancy. Infertility | | | | The most common factors for female infertility are : |
| equally impacts men and women; about one third of | | | | Blocked falloplan tube as the result of pelvic |
| the cases are due to male factor, one third to the | | | | inflammatory disease. |
| female and the remaining to the combination of both | | | | Repeated abortion. |
| partners. | | | | Use of an intrauterine (IUD) contraceptive device |
| Causes of infertility include a wide range of physical | | | | Diagnosis is done by investigations like hormone |
| as well as emotional factors. | | | | assay, ultra sound / MRI scans and HSG. |
| A few preventive measures that can be taken are : | | | | There is a lack of awareness about non-surgical |
| Prevent undue stress and fatigue, as they can hinder | | | | treatment of blocked fallopian tubes. Such treatment |
| proper ovulation and fertilization of a woman's egg | | | | is performed by an interventional radiologist and the |
| cell. Try to practice meditation and yoga. Having a | | | | benefits are no pain, no surgical scar, performed on |
| relaxing massage or going to a spa to dip in a | | | | daycare, return to normal daily activities immediately. |
| therapeutic spa treatment can also be helpful. | | | | Moreover, it is cost effective. A patient with blocked |
| Eating healthy and regular exercise is another way to | | | | tubes on both side can have them fixed in one |
| help prevent infertility. Eating healthy food and | | | | sitting. |
| keeping yourself fit will help keep your body's system | | | | Hysterosalpingography (HSG) is useful in detecting |
| running smoothly and will help keep your menstrual | | | | abnormalities of the uterus and the fallopian tubes. It |
| periods regular. | | | | provides an accurate picture of the site and extent |
| Smoking and alcohol should be avoides as it can lower | | | | of obstruction of the tubes. The procedure usually |
| your chances of conceiving. Consuming too much | | | | taken 30 to 45 minutes and a patient can go home |
| caffeine can also affect your bodily functions try to | | | | after one hour. |